Yakezie Carnival – Better Late Than Never

You guys, I talk all the time about being a bad blogger but this time I really was! I was the host for the Yakezie Carnival and totally failed to deliver on time. It’s a few days late, but here are the latest and greatest articles from all the awesome Yakezie bloggers! Y’all rock!

My Personal Favorite Yakezie Carnival Entries

Harry Campbell @ The Four Hour Work Day writes Passion Will Get You to the Top – “When I started my first blog in January of 2012, I had no idea what I was in for. I didn’t do it to make money and I definitely didn’t do it for the accompanying fame{who knew I’d become so famous?! :) }. Instead, the main reason for starting my first personal finance blog was because I sincerely enjoyed talking about money. I liked saving money, I liked earning money and I wanted to have more of it. So why not start a blog that talks about all those things? ”

Crystal @ Budgeting in the Fun Stuff writes How I lost 40 lbs And Improved My Finances – The following is a guest post from Stuart Laing of Daily Money Bucket. This is how he lost 40 pounds and improved his finances.

Corey @ 20s Finances writes How We Are Planning to Save MORE Money – Do you need more money for something? Saving more money takes work, but here are 10 practical steps to help you save MORE money.

Prairie Eco Thrifter @ Prairie Eco Thrifter writes How to Motivate Yourself to Clean Your House – If you are one of the millions who hate doing housework then read on to discover just how to motivate yourself to clean your house.

Minimalist @ Minimalist Finance writes Ways to Make Money Online – Making money online is something that is coveted by many, but achieved by fewer. While it is relatively easy to make money online once you get started, it can be difficult to get past the initial phase of not knowing where, or how, to start.

Cindy @ MidLife Finance writes 15 Easy Ways to Cut Your Food Budget – And Save – Wherever life takes you, you still have to eat. So does your family. But your food budget has been ballooning out of control for months now! Rein it back, with the help of these tips.

More Great Yakezie Carnival Articles!

Tushar @ Start Investing Money writes Will the Twitter IPO Turn Out to Be a Cautionary Tale? – The clock is ticking and the time is approaching when Twitter’s initial public offering finally goes live. Plenty of people will be eager to see what happens to the share price when Twitter goes public and is properly valued for the first time.

Brent @ PersonalFinance-Tips writes Tips For How To Manage Your Medical Bills – It is usually very simple to keep track of some bills associated with certain payments, such as electricity and water bills in your living expenses. For instance, it means that you owe your electric energy provider $50 when you receive an electricity bill for $50.

Tushar @ Earn More and Save writes How to Make Money Selling Stock Photos – Do you love being behind the camera? Do you know how to edit photos? Do you want to make some extra money? Of course you do! That’s why selling stock photos could be the perfect fit.

Mrs. Accountability @ Out of Debt Again writes One Day We Will Get Out of Debt – We have been struggling to get out of debt again since 2007. In February 2002 I was completely debt-free.

Tushar @ Finance TUBE writes Simplify Your LIfe in 3 Easy Steps – There so much talk about simplifying but it’s not often how people expect to do it. We know this simplifying is good for us and help us to be lighter and breathe a little easier. So to get motivated there are three easy steps to get motivated for once and for all.

Eva Baker @ TeensGotCents writes Spent My Entire Emergency Fund… – I may have spent most of my emergency fund on something that was most definitely not an emergency, unless I can count Paparazzi jewelry as an emergency…

Hank @ Money Q&A writes 5 Ways To Save Money On Your Next Vacation – Whether you are planning a vacation on the slopes or in the sun, you’ll want to get a great deal. There are several ways how to save money on your next vacation.

Kyle @ The Penny Hoarder writes What Annuity Options Are Available Post-Retirement? – Retirement is something many of us will look forward to. Saying goodbye to the world of work, the daily grind and having to get up at 7am every weekday morning are just reward for decade after decade of turning up to our jobs on time, putting a good shift in and contributing to the economy…

CAPI @ Creating a Passive Income writes Key to Earn Passive Income from Blogging: SEO – I’ve been blogging for over two years now and I’ve come to learn what it does and does not take to earn passive income from blogging. Many people have bragged about earning passive income from blogging, but the truth is that they work their tails off to earn that income – and it never stops.

Wayne @ Young Family Finance writes The ABCs of Home Forfeiture – What you need to know about mortgage returns, short sales, and foreclosures.

Don @ Money Reasons writes Was the Removal the Uptick Rule Stupid? – The “Uptick Rule” was removed back in 2007 and within a few months we had the great recession… I thought removing the uptick rule was wrong then and I still do… read why!

Anton Ivanov @ Dreams Cash Truewrites The Best Savings Accounts for 2013 – The best high yield savings and money market accounts for 2013. Complete with a list of things to look for when shopping for the best savings accounts.

Cat Alford @ Budget Blonde writes Trick or Treat Halloween Giveaway – 3 Chances to Win Cash – The hubs and I LOVE Halloween. Okay, maybe it’s just me. But, I used to decorate like crazy for it when I was living in the States (check out this one time I decorated with fake eyeballs – ewwww) Also, I really wanted to get married on Halloween.

Debt Guru @ Debt Free Blog writes Stress-Free Filing: Filing Your Income Taxes The Easy Way – Filing taxes can be one of the most stressful times of the year for most people. People who like to procrastinate will often make this difficult time even worse. However, there are many ways to make income tax filing time easier. Here’s 5 stress free tips to filing your income taxes the easy way.

Bargain Babe @ BargainBabe.com writes 5 Ways to Cut the Cost of Raising Kids – A few weeks ago, MSN had an interesting article on how to cut the cost of raising kids in half. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of raising a child in 2013…

SFB @ Simple Finance Blog writes How to Manage Your Finances If You Graduate Without a Job – Anyone who has graduated from college has indeed made a great achievement, but along with the excitement comes the anxiety of graduating without a job and not sure what the future holds for them.

Roger the Amateur Financier @ The Amateur Financier writes Why Penny Auctions Suck – A review of penny auctions, looking at why they aren’t a good idea, from the costs to make bids to the disreputable activities some firms use on their consumers.

Cat Alford @ Budget Blonde writes Would You Sell An Organ To Pay Off Debt? – Would You Sell An Organ To Pay Off Debt? What about donating your eggs? I don’t think I would, but I want to hear from you!

Daisy @ Suburban Finance writes How to Set a Christmas Budget – Ever wonder how to set a Christmas budget? You should be budgeting for Christmas as soon as possible to prepare.

ETZ25 @ Entertainment Timez writes Megamind – A Lesson Of Personal Development – Instead of good versus evil, the movie Megamind is really about personal development and becoming a beneficial member of society. Funny!

Jacob @ AllPersonalFinance writes Reasons to Hire a Bookkeeper, Accountant… or Both! – In those heady early days of starting your own business, you probably thought you could get away with working 18 hour days, 7 days per week, indefinitely. You were drunk on the notion of success lurking just around the corner and who needs sleep anyway?

Michelle @ Diversified Finances writes Numerous Ways to Make Money Online – With my side business (which will very soon be my main business), mostly everything that I do is online. I can work from the comfort of my home and create a schedule which best works for me and my services.

Alexis @ FITnancials writes Moving Out For Your First Time – I’m moving to Chicago next year, and I have really been trying to get the best idea for what my finances will be like once I move. Yes, I currently live with my sister and pay all of my own bills and rent and everything, but moving to Chicago will be much different since I will have my names on things, and not just paying my sister my share.

Jordann @ Making Sense of Cents writes Is Working from Home Cheaper? – Michelle isn’t the only one who’s making the switch to working from home, I recently accepted a job that is 100% remote, and as of this Monday, I’m working remotely – from home.

Michelle @ Making Sense of Cents writes Being Defined By Your Job or Career – I provide services for many different clients: finance companies, hotels, travel websites, tourism boards, personal finance websites, and so on. I have been building my services for a couple of years now, and earlier this year I decided that I would eventually make the full-time switch and rely on my freelancing services for my income entirely.

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance writes Would You Live in Company Housing? – Facebook is opening an apartment complex for employees near its campus. Would you take the short commute or do you think there are ulterior motives?

Connie @ Savvy With Saving writes How I Paid Off My Debt In A Year – When I graduated from college, I left with approximately $20,000 in student debt. I was able to pay it off within a year. Here’s my story.

Graham @ Moneystepper writes Free Competitions – How Much Can You Earn? – Free competitions are everywhere online. But is it worth entering these free online competitions or is there a better way to spend your time?

Alexa @ Single Moms Income writes On Self Limiting Behavior & Getting Paid What You Deserve – Since I am now getting ready to transition myself into full time freelancing The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible seemed like a perfect fit.

Natalie @ Debt and the Girl writes Finding Your Rock Bottom When It Comes To Your Finances – Plenty of us have experienced a moment that changed our financial perspectives and the same can be said for me as well. I reached a moment like that and it completely changed my outlook on money and finances forever.

Sustainable PF @ Sustainable Personal Finance writes Can You Really Make Money Investing in Collectibles? – My husband loves collectibles. He has bought nearly every action figure associated with the Lord of the Rings movies. One of his justifications for spending on collectibles is that it is sort of an investment.

Monica @ Monica On Money writes Feeling Stressed? 22 Halloween Deals for Only $1 – Do not spend more than $1 for these Halloween decorations! If you are planning on throwing a Halloween Party or taking your kids trick-or-treating. check out these Halloween Deals for only $1.

Buck @ Buck Inspire writes What Does It Cost to Run a Startup? – Starting your own business in the US is not getting any cheaper. But we are not the most expensive place to run a startup. With everyone going mobile, would it make more economic sense to run your business from another country?

FI Pilgrim @ FI Journey writes FI 101: How To Become Financially Independent – Are you curious about how to become financially independent? In this article I lay out the basics (including a graph) so you can see how it works.

Danielle @ Saving Without a Budget writes How to (possibly) cut your Cellphone Bill in Half – In most cases if you have a contract with one of the top 4 cellular carriers, as well as a data plan and one of the newest smartphones, you’re probably paying over $100 a month for your services and, in many cases, closer to $150.

Andrea @ So Over This writes Why It’s Important to Plan for Funerals – Many people never stop to consider what would happen to their loved ones if they suddenly passed away. One way to decrease the stress your family will feel at your death is to purchase funeral insurance.

Lily @ Paying Debt Down writes How to Write Your Own Will – When a person passes away, their tomorrows are over but, if they do not have a Last Will and Testament, they will not leave behind clear instructions about what to do with any money or assets that they own.

Robert @ The College Investor writes Alpha for Investing – Are you thinking about investing? Or maybe you’re already dabbling in stocks through an online brokerage company? Whatever the case may be, you are making an incredible first step toward your financial future. By investing your money instead of spending it, you are an absolutely radical human being.

Sam @ The New Business Blog writes TOMS- Creating Magic with Shoes – TOMS may appear to be just another trendy footwear company like so many on the market today. But TOMS recently gave away their 10 million pair of shoes to a needy child.

Robert @ Cult Of Money writes How to Avoid Savings Burnout – As I progress on with my savings plans I am going to take a slightly different approach. This way I can diligently save without feeling burnt-out. Here are a few ways I am going to save money stress free and hopefully you can do the same.

Kevin @ On Better Terms writes You Can Only Reduce Your Expenses By So Much – Saving on your expenses is great financial practice, but we can’t forget the other half of the equation of tackling debt. Grayson Bell explains why a focus on earning more is equally important.

Jason @ The Money Makers writes New 100 Dollar Bill – What Changed? – The new $100 dollar bill was introduced to the world recently and Benjamin Franklin, the iconic figure who has traditionally graced the C note for decades, would, as a garish and innovative guy himself, completely approve.

Jon Haver @ Pay My Student Loans writes Grants to Pay Off Student Loans – A grant differs from a scholarship in that the former is typically need-based, whereas the latter is typically merit-based. This article focuses on grants and the types of grants out there that are available to students.

Christopher @ This That and The MBA writes Evaluating Legal Advice Online – Look to see who wrote the article. While individuals who are not lawyers may have specialized information, remember that they are not held to the same standards as lawyers. By law, lawyers must be as accurate as they can be in all areas of their legal practices, even in writing articles and blog posts online.

Leonard Carter @ The Wallet Doctor writes How to get a low-interest credit card – People often simplify (low-rate) credit card refusals as being due to “bad credit”, but I’ve tried to highlight the factors involved so that people can more easily identify why they may be refused and then work on improving those factors.

Justin @ Root of Good @ Root of Good writes The Cost of Being a Hoarder – Justin at Root of Good breaks down the American pastime of buying and keeping stuff. Why do we do it, what does it cost, and how can we keep our homes clear of junk?

Chuck @ The Tortoise Banker writes Enjoy Life – Folks interested in extreme savings techniques and early retirement strategies should look to this post for some very important reminders on why it’s important to LIVE life, not EXIST!

Dividend Growth Investor @ Dividend Growth Investor writes Do not despise the days of small beginnings – The most important thing for investors is to actually get started investing, even if they have low initial amounts to put to work. This would help them benefit from power of long term compounding, and would allow them to reach their financial goals.

Harry Campbell @ Your PF Pro writes Is a AAA Membership Worth It? – One of the ways companies like to hit up consumers over and over is by charging monthly or yearly subscription fees. That’s usually why most businesses won’t offer lifetime memberships, instead they opt for subscription type services. That way, you have to keep coming back every year and give them more money. It’s a pretty solid business model but does it make sense for the consumer?

John @ Frugal Rules writes OptionsXpress Review: An Online Brokerage Worth Looking At – Investing in the stock market is vital to building wealth and with the variety of options available of where to invest it can be confusing. Choosing a good brokerage that has good offering and low fees can be a great way to help grow your retirement portfolio and get your investing on the right foot.

Little House @ Little House in the Valley writes Winter Travel to New York – With all my recent savings under my belt, I felt I could splurge on a trip to New York to visit family this winter. Plane ticket: $396.

KK @ Student Debt Survivor writes Not Managing Your Money Well? Need a Rep Payee? – If someone else could manage you money for you, pay your bills and set up an allowance to keep you from over spending would you do it? Do you need a rep payee?

Brian @ Luke1428 @ Luke1428 writes That Moment When You Question Your Goals – Questioning and evaluating our goals is normal and productive. Sometimes doubts come and we ask the question, “Why am I doing this?” What you think about in that moment of doubt can alter the course of the journey.

Vanessa @ Cash Cow Couple writes eHealthInsurance Review – Are you overwhelmed by health insurance providers? We wrote this eHealthInsurance review to show you how to easily find the plan that’s right for you.

Irfan @ Everything About Investment writes Investments For An Aging America – Back at the end of the Second World War, troops returned home in massive numbers and, as is always the case with young men and women, started to settle down to have families. The result was the baby boom, a period of time between 1946 and 1964 which saw the average marriage age drop nearly 2 years, and family sizes increase by approximately 25%. That population bulge is still working its way through the American economy, as the first wave of baby boomers start to retire.

Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder writes Do I Need A Tenants Insurance Policy When I Rent – Talk to your landlord to see if they require tenants insurance before you try to rent. Many places require this insurance if you rent which is relatively low in cost but make sure you read the fine print in full.

PK @ Don’t Quit Your Day Job… writes Ode to you, Spirit Airlines – My cowriter Cameron discusses how Spirit Airlines perfectly fits his preferences for travel, and what it means to be a Pigovian.

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